Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-03-26
THE OLD WORLD.

The British Parliament held an all
night session on the 25nd, considering
the Governments measures for Ireland,
and it was developed that a definite policy
had been decided upon and fully elaborated,
covering all the legislation for Ireland that
the government will ever consent to pro
pose. The program will open with the
coercion bill conjOinted with a tenant re-
lief bill to be introduced in the house of
lords next woek. The relief proposals will
consist of giving tenants power to stay evic-
tions by declaring their inability to pay
full rent and wiping out the claim by sur
render to the bankruptcy court. A grand
measure for land purchase will follow.
This measure is now known to be based
upon Mr.. Chamberlain'sl land bank scheme
If the government should be defeated at
any ono point in the development of their
policy they will not resign but will appeal
to the country. The confident tone Of the
mlnls5eralists confirms the generally &C,
cepted report that Mr. Chamberlain and
Lord Harrington assisted in building the
scheme and approve the final structure.
The Parnellites are bracing to fight but the
Gladstonians do not appear to be SO eager,
and it is uncertain it they stand firmly for
cooperation with Mr.. Parnell.
The italian city and province of Ven
lie have been visited by a severe snow storm,
which has caused a complete suspension of
railway traffic. An engine and a party of
workmen sent out from Venice TO clear the
railroad, were compelled to abandon the
task. The snow is five feet deep. Telegraph
loaded with iron sank in the grand canal
during the storm.
The Bulgarian regents, fearing an
outbreak of hostilities, have divided Bull
garia into two military ascenes'' and ap
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virtually absolute power. Tiernova has
been fortified and garrisoned and the Varna
and Bourgass shore defenses have been
strengthened with artillery.
It is reported that Emperor William
on receiving the French Minister
Marquis d'Abzac, said. Tell your compa-
triots that there is no danger of war So
long as live shall use all my influence to
maintain peace. God will soon call me to
himself. do not wish to leave my people
heritage of blood Germany shares nv
desire for good relations with France.
The French have sent man-of-war
to lombard the walled town of Johanna,
capital of the island of the same name, in
the channel between Mozambique and Mad
agascar. The reason given by the French
is that the King of Johanna refused to re-
ceive French resident at his capitol.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY.
March 22nd, Emperor William attained
his Goth birthday and the birthday festivi-
ties began on Monday, many societies and
clubs throughout Germany holding reun
ions in honor of the occasion. The influx OF
| strangers into Berlin continued. The con-
course in front of the Emperor's palace was
even greater than that of Sunday and there
was a similar enthusiastic demonstration.
the crowd chanting the hymn, ssReil Dir
Sieger Kranz." The day was observed as
a general holiday, and the streets of Ber-
lin were thronged with, people watching the
completion of the decorations Ali the
thoroughfares are gorgeous with flags and
floral designs.
The weather was clear and cold There
was a constant stream of equippages along
Linden avenue of royalties exchanging
| visits or going to the palace. The Prince Of
| Wales, Arch Duke Rudolph and the Grand
Duke Vladimir were especially ovated
| Among the arrivals were the king and
| queen of Roumania, the crown prince OF
Denmark, the king and queen Of Saxony
| and Prince Louise of Bavaria. The emperor
in the afternoon gave special audience tC
! foreign ENJOYS, headed by Mgr. Galimberti
| Count Herbert Bismarck officiated at the
reception, presenting Gen. Cordova Of
| Spain, Gen. Sacarneiro, of Portugal, Gen
Verspyk of Holland, Gen. Horvatovich OIL
Servia, Prince Komatsu of Japan, and
onvoys from Greece, China and the South
African republics. This was the only
official reception of the day.